Verb Hydrating Shampoo Versus Head & Shoulders Bare Soothing Hydration Silicon-Free Dandruff Shampoo
Updated on September 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Verb Hydrating Shampoo 62 ingredients
Head & Shoulders Bare Soothing Hydration Silicon-Free Dandruff Shampoo 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Verb Hydrating Shampoo 62 ingredients
Head & Shoulders Bare Soothing Hydration Silicon-Free Dandruff Shampoo 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Valine
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Silicone Quaternium-8
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Polyquaternium-7
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laurate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-44
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Isethionate
CleansingMagnesium Nitrate
PCA
Humectant
Sodium Sarcosinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Glycolate
BufferingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Formate
Buffering
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberC12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Panthenol, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Silicone Quaternium-8, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polyquaternium-7, Glycerin, Sodium Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-44, Coconut Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Isethionate, Magnesium Nitrate, PCA, Sodium Sarcosinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Glycolate, C11-15 Pareth-7, Sodium Formate, Quaternium-95, C12-16 Pareth-9, Propanediol, Trideceth-12, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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